Syllabus topic 27: All / both
All / both. All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two.
All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
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Practice my mistakesBack to my daily plan___ my parents are teachers. (two people)
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: Both
Completed sentence: Both my parents are teachers. (two people) All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
Both of ___ work here.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: them
Completed sentence: Both of them work here. All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
All the information ___ useful.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: is
Completed sentence: All the information is useful. All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
Both answers ___ correct.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: are
Completed sentence: Both answers are correct. All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
We ___ enjoyed the trip. (the whole group)
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: all
Completed sentence: We all enjoyed the trip. (the whole group) All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
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Correct answer: Both
Completed sentence: Both my parents are teachers. (two people) All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: them
Completed sentence: Both of them work here. All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: is
Completed sentence: All the information is useful. All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: are
Completed sentence: Both answers are correct. All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: all
Completed sentence: We all enjoyed the trip. (the whole group) All refers to a complete group, while both means exactly two. Use all/both + noun or all/both of + definite noun/pronoun. Both normally takes a plural verb. With object pronouns, keep of: both of us, all of them.
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